Ruya Maredia

Experience

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  Stamford Health

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

  Junior Volunteer at Stamford Hospital

  As a junior volunteer, at Stamford Hospital I worked alongside an Oncology Nurse Manager with data document management. I worked with office staff at the Radiology department to disinfect patient rooms and provide lunch to cancer patients. I created patient information brochures and displayed upcoming event flyers around the hospital. Through my experience, I met Oncologists, Radiologists, and other hospital staff and built positive relationships with them.

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  Baylor Scott & White Health

  Oct 2018 - May 2019

  Health Science Theory Clinicals

  I had the opportunity to shadow various medical professionals in their corresponding departments at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Grapevine. Through clinical experience, I gained insight and inquired about career pathways in the healthcare field.

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  Keep Weight Off

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Keep Weight Off Internal Medicine Internship

  As an intern, I assisted office staff by filing patient files and sending reminders for patient appointments. I had the opportunity to perform EKGs on patients, take and record weight and blood pressure, and assist patients with the Body Composition Analysis Test.

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  Upkey

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2020

  Intern
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  Baylor University Department of Wellness

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  Peer Health Educator

  As a Peer Health Educator, I am trained about various topics while building the necessary skills to be an effective health promotion leader on campus. Due to COVID-19, social media has been the main platform to serve as a health information resource for my college campus regarding topics such as General Wellness, Stress Management, Bystander Intervention, Hygiene, and Alcohol/Other Drugs.

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  Interfaith America

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  COVID-19 Faith in the Vaccine Ambassador

  As a Vaccine Ambassador, I work with my Cohort to inform our community on how to get vaccinated with our social media presence by providing statistics, frequently asked questions, and videos to keep our audience engaged. We conducted outreach to local religious communities and individuals at our local farmers market to provide vaccination information as well as incentivize those who get vaccinated! I had the opportunity to write an article about my experience published on their website!

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  Celebrate Baking

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Celebrate Baking Marketing Intern

  As a Social Media Marketing Intern for Celebrate Baking, I created content daily for Instagram and Facebook. I completed a Facebook Ads Strategy training where I learned about effective content creation and other strategies to target audiences. During this time, I worked with Shipley Doughnuts to create social media posts as well.

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  The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad

  Jun 2023 - Sept 2023

  Programmes Intern

  • Collaborated with CEOs and the marketing department of Education Services to foster personalized alumni relationships to drive higher engagement on social media platforms.• Created a social media calendar to ensure content consistency resulting in a more organized content strategy increasing audience metrics by 5% • Researched audience preferences on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn for relevant content creation of user demographics and interests leading to target market strategy development• Interviewed Academies Alumni on their experience during school/post-grad Show less

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  North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center

  Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

  Orthopedic Physician Assistant Shadowing

  - Shadowed Cari Hall, P.A.-C., and observed various pre/post-operative procedures and risks for patients based on their injuries and health conditions- Witnessed steroid shots and cast adjustments/removals on patients. - Observed the PA explaining patient charts along with the history-taking process while following HIPAA guidelines- Observed how the PA handles patient follow-ups and monitors treatment progress- Learned about the PA's approach to diagnosing and treating common orthopedic conditions Show less